2007 CHEVROLET COLORADO light

Manual Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®
Mirror Operation
Your vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror
with the OnStar®System. You can adjust the mirror
for day or night driving. Press the tab forward for
day driving. Pull the tab back for night driving.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more
information on the system and how to subscribe
to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System on page 149
for more information about the services OnStar®
provides.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have this feature. When on,
the automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper
level to minimize glare from lights behind you
after dark.
The mirror has a dual display in the upper right
corner of the mirror face that shows the compass
reading and the outside temperature.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the
bottom of the mirror. SeeOnStar®System on
page 149for more information about the services
OnStar
®provides.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
Temperature and Compass Display
Press the on/off button, located to the far
left, briey to turn the compass/temperature
display on or off.
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If the display reads CAL, the compass needs
to be calibrated. For more information, see
“Compass Calibration” following.
To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius:
1. Press and hold the on/off button for
approximately four seconds until either
a ashing F or C appears.
2. Press the button again to change the display
to the desired unit of measurement. After
approximately four seconds of inactivity,
the new unit will be locked in and the
compass/temperature display will return.
If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed
for an extended period of time, see your
dealer/retailer. Under certain circumstances, a
delay in updating the temperature is normal.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror comes on each time
the ignition is turned to start. To turn the automatic
dimming feature off or back on, press the on/off
button. The indicator light on the mirror is lit when
the automatic dimming feature is on.
Compass Calibration
The compass may need calibration if one of the
following occurs:
After approximately ve seconds, the display
does not show a compass heading, N for
North, for example, there may be a strong
magnetic eld interfering with the compass.
Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note
pad holder, or a similar magnetic item.
The compass does not display the correct
heading and the compass zone variance
is set correctly.
In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed
in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is
not displayed, push the on/off button for
approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is
displayed.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the
vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until
the display reads a direction.
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Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or
similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror
as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter
the mirror housing.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass and
Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have this mirror. When on,
an automatic dimming mirror will dim to the
proper level to minimize glare from lights behind
you after dark.
The mirror also includes a dual display in the
upper right corner of the mirror with the compass
reading and the outside temperature.
Yb:Briey press this button to turn the display
on or off.
Temperature Display
The temperature can be displayed by pressing
the compass/temperature button. Pressing the
compass/temperature button once briey, will
toggle the display reading on and off. To alternate
the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and
Celsius, press and hold the compass/temperature
button for approximately three seconds until
the display blinks F and C. After approximately
ve seconds of inactivity, the display will stop
blinking and display the last selection made.
If an abnormal reading is displayed, see your
dealer/retailer.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
O
:Press this button to turn the automatic
dimming feature on or off. The indicator light to
the left of the button will turn on to indicate when
the feature is on. Once the mirror is turned off,
it will remain off until it is turned back on, or until
the vehicle is restarted.
Compass Operation
Press the compass/temperature button once
briey to turn the display on or off.
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Your vehicle must have a working electrical
system (including adequate battery power) for
the OnStar
®equipment to operate. There are
other problems OnStar®cannot control that
may prevent OnStar®from providing OnStar®
service to you at any particular time or place.
Some examples are damage to important parts
of your vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings,
tunnels, weather or wireless phone network
congestion.
Your Responsibility
You may need to increase the volume of your
radio to hear the OnStar®advisor. If the light
next to the OnStar®buttons is red, this means
that your system is not functioning properly
and should be checked by a dealer. If the light
appears clear (no light is appearing), your
OnStar
®subscription has expired. You can
always press the blue OnStar®button to
conrm that your OnStar®equipment is active.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle may have two cupholders located
on the lower part of the front doors as well as
two cupholders located at the front end of
the console. Vehicles with bench seats may
have cupholders attached to the front of the
center seat.
If your vehicle is an extended cab or crew cab
model, your vehicle also has two rear cupholders.
On crew cab models, the cupholders are located
at the front end of the rear center seat cushion.
On extended cab models, the rear seat cupholders
are located on top of the rear center console.
If you have an ashtray, it will use one of the
cupholders.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 160
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 162
Other Warning Devices............................. 162
Horn.......................................................... 162
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 162
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 163
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 164
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 165
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 165
Windshield Wipers..................................... 165
Windshield Washer.................................... 166
Cruise Control........................................... 166
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 170
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 171
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 171
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 172
Fog Lamps................................................ 173
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................ 174
Interior Lamps........................................... 174
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 174
Dome Lamp.............................................. 174Dome Lamp Override................................ 175
Exit Lighting.............................................. 175
Electric Power Management...................... 175
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 175
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 176
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 177
Climate Controls......................................... 177
Climate Control System............................. 177
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 180
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 181
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 182
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 183
Trip Odometer........................................... 183
Tachometer............................................... 183
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 184
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 184
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 185
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 186
Battery Warning Light................................ 188
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)........ 189
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Brake System Warning Light..................... 189
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 190
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 191
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 191
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 192
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 195
Security Light............................................ 196
Cruise Control Light.................................. 196
Highbeam On Light................................... 196
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Indicator Light........................................ 197
Fuel Gage................................................. 197
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 198
DIC Controls and Displays........................ 198
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 202Audio System(s)......................................... 206
Setting the Time........................................ 208
AM-FM Radio............................................ 209
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 212
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 222
Using an MP3........................................... 234
XM Radio Messages................................. 240
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 242
Radio Reception........................................ 242
Care of Your CDs..................................... 243
Care of the CD Player.............................. 243
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 244
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 244
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 244
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 180.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 163.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 182.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 162.
E. Passenger Side Airbag. SeeAirbag System
on page 77.
F. Exterior Lamp Controls. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 170. Fog Lamps (If Equipped).
SeeFog Lamps on page 173. Exterior
Cargo Lamps. SeeExterior Cargo Lamps
on page 174.
G. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake
on page 133.H. Horn. SeeHorn on page 162.
I. Traction Control Button or Four-Wheel Drive
Buttons. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 253andFour-Wheel Drive on page 129.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 206.
K. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 177.
L. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 177.
M. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 176.
N. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator.
SeePassenger Airbag Status Indicator
on page 186.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 153.
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):
To change the headlamps from low to high beam,
push the lever toward the instrument panel.
To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the
multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator
light on the instrument
panel cluster will also
be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps
to signal a driver in front of you that you want to
pass. It works even if the headlamps are in the
automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.If your headlamps are in the automatic position
or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the
lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the
instrument panel cluster will come on. Release
the lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
The windshield wipers work in all ignition positions,
except off. This includes the Retained Access
Power mode. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 121.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the band
to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let
go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want
more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
N(Delay):You can set the wiper speed for a
long or short delay between wipes. This can be very
useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose
the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever,
the shorter the delay.
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